Beef Noodle Soup(Yields 16 Cups) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. beef chuck, in 1-inch cubes
1 Tbsp. oil
2 qt. water
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 (16 oz.) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
8 oz. uncooked egg noodles
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
3 beef bouillon cubes

Preparation

Brown beef in oil in large soup pot.
Add water, celery, onion, tomatoes, pepper and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer.
Cook, covered, until meat is tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Stir in mixed vegetables, bouillon cubes and noodles.
Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, about 6 minutes or until noodles are tender.